Zithromax Lawsuits & Z-Pak Heart Attack Study Prompt FDA Review

By Sarah Mirando | June 28, 2012

Category: Pharmaceuticals

By Mike Holter

A new study linking Zithromax (an antibiotic known generically as azithromycin, and popularly as Z-Pak) to an increased risk of sudden, heart-related deaths has caught the attention of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The agency announced it is reviewing the Zithromax heart attack risks, which have been the subject of numerous Zithromax class action lawsuits and individual Z-Pak lawsuits as more people realize their loved one may have been killed by an antibiotic that was supposed to heal.

The May 2012 Zithromax study, released in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that patients using the 5-day course of Z-Pak/Zithromax/azithromycin were twice as likely to die from a heart attack or sudden cardiac event compared to those on the antibiotic amoxicillin. The highest risks for Z-Pak death were in patients with existing heart problems. According to the FDA, azithromycin belongs to a class of antibacterial drugs called macrolides, which have been associated with cardiovascular effects, including a type of abnormal heart rhythm that can be fatal. The agency warned physicians to be aware of the potential heart arrhythmias when prescribing Zithromax, and that it is in the process of updating risk information on Z-Pak drug labels.

This may be too little too late for many Z-Pak users who have already suffered serious Z-Pak side effects such as heart attack, liver failure, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Trachoma/eye infections/blindness, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, or other cardiovascular problems after taking Zithromax. Class action lawsuits have already been filed in recent years by patients, and Zithromax class action lawsuit attorneys expect more Zithromax class action lawsuits to be filed. Family members who lost a loved one due to an alleged Zithromax side effect may choose to file a Z-Pak wrongful death class action lawsuit. A class action lawsuit may not be your best course of action, however, so it’s important to speak with a Zithromax compensation consultant to determine the best route for receiving compensation for Zithromax side effect injuries. This may include filing an individual Zithromax wrongful death lawsuit or individual Z-Pak injury lawsuit. A Z-Pak compensation specialist will help you determine what’s best for you and your family.

Anyone who has taken Zithromax/azithromycin/Z-Pak should be aware of the side effects so they can file a claim for compensation: heart attack, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, liver failure, Trachoma/blindness/eye infection, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, cardiovascular problems.

If you or your loved one has experienced any of these Z-Pak side effects, it’s critical you speak with a Zithromax side effect and compensation consultant now to determine if you’re a good fit to file a Zithromax class action lawsuit or individual Zithromax lawsuit. The medical expenses alone for any Z-Pak side effect could amount in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and sadly some have died as a result of these side effects. A Z-Pak wrongful death lawsuit may be your best course of action.

If you would like more information about filing a Z-Pak class action lawsuit or would like to file an individual Z-Pak lawsuit, just go to the Zithromax, Z-Pak, Azithromycin Class Action Lawsuit Investigation page. You can submit your information, or your loved one’s, to Zithromax attorneys who are actively investigating all claims regarding Zithromax heart attacks, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, liver failure, Trachoma, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, and other cardiovascular problems. Z-Pak attorneys are waiting to talk to you now and the consultation is free. These lawyers don’t get paid unless you win or settle.

Updated June 28th, 2012

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